Budget Car Rental, Budget Car Hire - Best Car Rental

Budget was launched by Morris Mirkin in 1958 in Los Angeles with a fleet of only 10 cars. Company's business strategy is best described by its name - in the early days company entered the market by undercutting the daily and per mile rental rates of the established airport based car rental companies. Today, Budget is a leading international car rental company with close to 2,000 locations worldwide. Budget still appeals to "budget-minded" renters, offers quality service and their car hire rates are among the lowest in the industry.

Budget often offers special car hire deals available in most of locations in Australia. Note, coupon discounts are not included in the estimated total and are calculated at the rental counter.

Free Upgrade

Code: UPNZ059

Rent an Economy car (E.g. Group A, Hyundai Getz or similar) through to a Full Size car (E.g. Group E, Holden Commodore or similar) for 2 consecutive days and receive a free one car-class upgrade* (to a maximum Premium Full Size car, Group P).

$20 OFF

Code: MPNZ166

Rent a Group B car or larger from participating Budget Australia locations for 3 consecutive days or more and get $20 OFF your rental.

$10 OFF

Code: MPNZ074

Book your car now, to pick up between 6 and 7 pm on Thursday and Friday from Budget Southbank and receive $10 off your rental.

$40 OFF

Code: MPNZ168

Rent a Group B car or larger from participating Budget Australia locations for 5 consecutive days or more and get $40 OFF.

Payment
Payment must be made by credit card when collecting the vehicle. The credit card holder needs to be present when the vehicle is collected. When you collect your vehicle a pre-authorisation will be made on your credit card for the estimated value of the rental and any applicable security bond. Provided the vehicle is returned undamaged and no additional charges apply (e.g. fuel), the pre-authorisation is cancelled.

Licence Requirements
To rent a vehicle you must present a valid unrestricted Drivers Licence (i.e. not a probationary Licence) that you have held for a minimum of 12 months. The Licence must include a photo of yourself and be written in English. If the Licence is not in English you must carry an English Translation and an International Driving Permit.

Optional Excess Reduction
In Australia, this reduces the excess in most cases by an amount dependent on the age of renter, location, type of vehicle and rate. Please contact your rental location for specific information on the reduced excess. Note: ER does not cover certain loss or damage and cannot be waived in full.

Subject to Budget Terms and Conditions of the rental agreement.

Optional GPS Unit
Budget holds your request with your reservation however cannot guarantee availability until rental pickup.

Vehicle type
Vehicles displayed are for demonstration purposes only. Brands and models may vary by location. Vehicles are subject to availability at time of rental.

Area of use Restrictions
Restrictions may apply if you intend to take the vehicle outside the local area in which it is being collected. If you intend to do so, you must contact the pick up location prior to the ren tal for advice on availability or restrictions that may apply for this rental. In Western Australia and the Northern Territory the use of vehicles in certain areas is restricted to commercial 4WD vehicles only, please contact your rental location for more information. Vehicles are not to be taken off the Mainland of Australia unless connected by bridge (for example, travel between Brisbane and Stradbroke Island or Melbourne and Devonport is prohibited).

During the ski season, vehicles may not be taken above the snowline (unless advised otherwise). Please contact your selected branch for further information. Local driving conditions and restrictions vary between locations. We suggest you contact the pick up location for advice if you intend travelling outside the local area.

Additional Charges
In Australia, GST, Administration Fee, Airport Concession Recovery Fees or Premium Location Surcharges apply to optional coverage's, one way fees and any other miscellaneous charges (e.g. re-fuelling charges or late return fees). Any additional miscellaneous charges will incur these additional fees and taxes. Airport Concession Recovery fees or Premium Location Surcharges are charged at most Major Airport Locations.

For more information, please read Budget Australia Rental Terms & Conditions.